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Man answers for dial-a-dope Gazette staff PORT HARDY— A young Port Hardy man paid the price last week for his involvement in a dial-a-dope operation. Dominic Dube appeared before the court on cocaine trafficking charges relating to an RCMP operation conducted last summer and fall. Before facing those charges he first had to answer to an unrelated shoplifting charge. A civil loss officer at Overwaitea observed Dube place $14.54 worth of pepperoni in his bag on Sept 22 before exiting the store. He was then challenged by the officer and the police were called. Crown counsel John Blackman noted that Dube had no previous record and suggested that a suspended sentence or modest fine would be in order. Defence Counsel Paul Grier informed the court that his client was returning home from work at the time of the offence, and had taken the food for his family after his child tax credit and pay were late. Justice R. Sutton ordered a $250 fine to be paid by Nov. 30 in relation to the offence. Crown counsel Corbett then took over as the court turned its attention to the trafficking charges. The court heard that Dube first came to the attention of the RCMP when they were sup-
plied with his cellphone The next night a surnumber and the name veillance team observed ‘Dom’ in relation to Dube leave his home drugs in Port Hardy and proceed to make on July the deal. Court 15, 2011. An 8.5Officers gram packReport then iniage was tiated a text conversa- exchanged for the cash, tion with the defendant and Dube was arrested before setting up a buy. leaving the scene. Dube and another male A search warrant were arrested when was then executed on they came to complete Dube’s home, turning the deal. up two more packages A subsequent search of cocaine in addition to of Dube turned up pow- marijuana, and psilocydered cocaine, crack bin mushrooms. cocaine, as well as Crown contended that $250 cash. Dube was the operation was run later released pending purely for profit, and an Oct. 12 court date. continued in increasing On Aug. 26 of the quantities even when on same year RCMP offi- an undertaking followcers again received a ing the first instance. number belonging to Citing several case law Dube and undercover examples, Crown put officers got in touch forward the opinion seeking cocaine. that a jail term was the During the buy Dube appropriate sentence. informed the undercovThe Defence said er officer that his opera- that his client had got tion was “the only game involved in “the stupidin town,� telling the est, most bone-headed, officer that his competi- ill-conceived scheme� tors had been put out of in order to provide business by the police, for his family. It then adding that he him- argued that Dube was self had recently been a good candidate for a “busted�. Arrangements Conditional Sentencing were made to buy a Order, being now larger quantity the next employed and living night. with his grandmother, On Oct. 28 the under- in addition to attendcover officer resumed ing mental health and contact with Dube, addictions sessions. Dube, the Defence again buying another half gram before asking stated, truly regretted his to buy a larger quan- actions, and was embartity. When asked if he rassed and ashamed. In a thorough judgecould supply a quarter ounce, Dube informed ment, Justice Sutton the officer that “I can described Dube as, “a do a lot more,� adding, fairly naive young man caught up in the glam“I have tons�.
our and fast money of the drug trade.� He said Dube had failed to grasp the gravity of his crimes, and noted that the defendant had spent his profits on luxuries while living under the generosity of his grandmother. The Judge referred to some of the case law highlighted in the Crown’s argument in explaining his judgement. Bearing these in mind, and considering that others in the community would take heed of the sentence handed down in this case, Judge Sutton said that he was “not of the mind that a CSO [would be] appropriate�. As this sank in, Dube broke down before standing to address the court. “I’m sorry,� he said, “I got caught up in this, I feel like I’ve let my family down.� He said he owed money to his supplier, and felt he had to continue dealing in order to pay him back, otherwise he would get beat up. After hearing Dube out, Judge Sutton continued with sentencing, ordering Dube to serve three months for the first offence. On the second count, the judge ordered Dube to serve nine months concurrent as Dube let out an audible gasp. “Oh my God, nine months,� said a visibly shaken Dube, as the Judge listed probation conditions including a lifetime firearms ban.
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Time to get the message on bullying As recently as a generation ago, bullying was a relatively simple case of the proverbial “sticks and stones.” It could be avoided, if only temporarily, by removing yourself from the proximity of the bully. The suicide last week of Coquitlam teen Amanda Todd should dispel any remaining doubts that times have changed. In a YouTube video she posted a month before taking her life, Todd spelled out in flashcards a story of anxiety, depression and drug and alcohol abuse that resulted from an unrelenting series of social media attacks. She cites several instances of changing schools and even moving from father’s home to her mother’s to escape the torment. Each time, the bullying followed, on her Facebook page and on her smart phone. Her case has exploded into international news. The House of Commons addressed cyber-bullying earlier this week, and the School District 85 Board of Trustees said additional resources would be provided to North Island teachers to help them educate their students on the dangers and impacts of bullying. Vigils have already been held in B.C. and Port Hardy resident Courtney Hamilton, who said she emerged from the other side of a situation similar to Todd’s, has organized a local candlelight walk for tomorrow night. But even with that support, the torment continues in the form of answering sites that essentially mock the young girl’s death. Clearly, not everybody has climbed aboard the anti-bullying bandwagon. But that kind of hate can, and must, be overwhelmed and isolated. Amanda Todd has already written the message. It’s up to the rest of us, as a community, to continue spreading it.
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Fantasies won’t keep ferries afloat VICTORIA – It was a sunny Thanksgiving weekend when I took my first all-transit trip from Victoria to Vancouver for a B.C. Lions football game. Returning to Vancouver Island on Sunday, I was struck by the crowds, and the low cost: SkyTrain, express bus, walk-on passenger fare and express bus to Victoria totalled about $ 20. This explains the surge in walk-on traffic. BC Ferries issued bulletins advising first that Tsawwassen’s parking lot and then Swartz Bay’s were full. And even with hourly sailings, the major route had plenty of vehicle traffic, with all available vessels running. Now the long, late summer is gone, and the political theatre resumes. Transportation Minister Mary Polak picked up where Blair Lekstrom left off, reminding people that BC Ferries is going to deal with rising costs primarily
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Fond memories Anti-bullying walk planned Dear editor, I read with sadness the obituary for Mr. Robert Bennett in the Oct 4th edition. I knew Mr Bennett (as I called him) for all the years that I was in Port Hardy. He was a very interesting guy and involved in a ton of stuff, and yes mining was a huge part of his life. He always wore the same type of outfit, with the overalls and gumboots - however one day, I was at the bakery early in the morning getting coffee and a muffin, and I see this figure stepping out from the shadows from the apartment on Market street where he lived for years. He is all decked out in a 3 piece suit, looking rather
uncomfortable. Immediately I call out him - “Hey moneybags” (our nicknames for each other) “where are you off to?” Turns out he had a board meeting in New York for some company that he was involved in. Lesson learned - You can never, ever judge a book by it’s cover. I have some fond memories of bantering with Mr. Bennett - he definitely made the world a more interesting place. I hope his last days were among friends and thank the hospital in Port Hardy for the excellent care that he received. Craig Stout Kamloops
Dear editor, In memory of the 15-yearold Port Coquitlam teenager who committed suicide on Oct. 10 due to bullying, I am inviting the citizens of Port Hardy, Port Alice and Port McNeill to a candle-lit walk this Friday in Port Hardy. Starting at 6:30 p.m., everyone who chooses to attend will meet at the parking lot at Government Wharf. The walk will begin at 7 p.m., follow the seawall around Carrot Park, up the hill to the high school and around the
"I am hoping to show all highschool students that bullying is not OK..."
school on Granville St. to finish back at the wharf. A large attendance to this event would mean a great deal to me, as I was
once in a position where I thought the only way out was suicide. It has been a long struggle to get where I am today; I am hoping
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Swing low... Dear editor, I would just like to say that I am greatly disappointed with the work that has been done at Carrot Park. The swing set got quite a makeover, but someone should have informed whoever was “fixing” it that not everybody is two feet tall. People shouldn’t wonder why the chains are swung over to bring the swings higher and they shouldn’t try to pull them down either. The kind of kids who are the right size to
to show all high-school students that bullying is not OK and it can make a major impact on a person’s life. I have created a Facebook page called The AntiBullying Cause which has a link to this event. Please refer your children, friends and family members to the page so we as a community can show that suicide is not the way out — finding a good support group is. I hope to see you all there. Courtney Hamilton Port Hardy
George Kearey of the Royal Canadian Legion presents the first Remembrance Day poppy to Mayor Bev Parnham at the Port Hardy Council meeting last week.
use these swings are more interested in the texture of the grass at this age. Personally, I’ve never been able to get the swings over the bar but I am tired of having my knees to my chin when trying to sit on one of these new swings. Parks should be appropriate for kids of all ages, even the kids at heart. I hope this letter encourages someone to fix the swing set and do it right this time. Sara Poirier Port Hardy
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Coast Guard upgrades to new tech, boosts safety Dear editor, The Canadian Coast Guard must correct recent inaccuracies being reported about changes to its Marine Communications and Traffic Service centres (MCTS). Our centres rely on a network of unmanned radio and radar towers to pick up and transmit digital and audio information, which is then shared with our highly trained employees at MCTS centres across Canada. Coast Guard’s radio and radar towers will
remain exactly where they are today. In British Columbia, and across Canada, our centres will be upgraded with the latest generation of interconnected radio communications technology. If a centre were to experience an outage, a neighbouring one will be able to pick up the geographical area covered by that centre until service is restored. This improves reliability and enhances the safety of mariners. The old system, based
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on integrating diverse information from 30-yearold technology and firstgeneration computer systems, was always a challenge. As an example, a significant portion of MCTS Operators’ shifts, as much as 25 per cent, was spent manually recording and maintaining the Continuous Marine Broadcasts of weather and Notices To Shipping information. Our employees rely on a variety of digital and automated tools that allow
them to interpret and act on information from a workstation to deliver services to mariners. This modern technology, which includes communication towers, radars and cameras, means that regardless of fog or darkness it is not necessary to visually observe vessel movements or harbour activity for employees to provide these services. By having more staff at fewer and better equipped centres, Coast Guard will be able to provide more
reliable service to mariners, as well as better manage fluctuating workload and improve backup capabilities. In British Columbia, the MCTS centres in Tofino, Comox, Vancouver, Victoria and Prince Rupert will be consolidated into updated and modernized centres in Victoria and Prince Rupert, continuing the same excellent service mariners experience today. It is also important to remember that this is not the first time this has been
done. For example, in the 1990s, when more effective technology became available the Coast Guard integrated vessel traffic and radio services from 44 stations to 22 stations. There was no impact on services. The Canadian Coast Guard will continue to ensure its employees have the tools necessary to deliver on our top priority: the safety of mariners. Jody Thomas Deputy Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard
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Former resident pens book on Flying Doc A review by J.R. Rardon Dr. Harold Jackson “Jack” Pickup has achieved almost mythical status as “The Flying Doctor” since his death in 1992. Comox Valley author Marilyn Crosbie, a former resident of Sointula, has painted a much more down-toearth portrait of one of the foremost pioneers of medicine along the B.C. Coast in her book, Memories of Jack Pickup, Flying Doctor of British Columbia. Crosbie is not a professional author or researcher, but writes from the perspective of a newly arrived young patient whose children were delivered by the man she obviously came to know quite well over the ensuing decades. The book is not a factual biography of Pickup, but rather a memoir told from Crosbie’s perspective — a conscious choice she describes in the introduction. Crosbie’s approach leaves gaps in the historical record as it pertains to Pickup’s life and career, but provides a rich and textured look back, through anecdotes and remembrances, on what life was like for North Islanders before they were connected to the rest of Vancouver Island by road and before each community had its own staffed hospital or clinic. The story is as much about her own somewhat reluctant stay in Sointula from 1970 through 1990 as it is about Pickup. But to Crosbie’s credit it is liberally sprinkled with interviews from friends, co-workers and professional counterparts of the doctor, who was almost single-handedly responsible for care of patients across thousands of square kilometres of Coastal B.C. from his arrival in Alert Bay in 1949. Memories of Jack Pickup also includes
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Author Marilyn Crosbie, a former Sointula resident, holds a copy of her book about Dr. Jack Pickup while standing in front of the 1937 Waco biplane formerly owned by Pickup. Photo submitted
a number of archival photos drawn from a variety of sources, including a few photos snapped by the author herself. Crosbie was well-prepared for this project, having contemplated the book since 1974, when she approached a surprised Pickup about the idea before being told some weeks later that his wife was uncomfortable with the idea. Despite the rebuff, Crosbie began even then to compile a record of clippings and letters related to Pickup’s work, not only as the North Island’s “Flying Doctor” but as a teacher, Alert Bay’s Mayor, a skilled classical and jazz pianist and dry wit whose behaviour occa-
sionally bordered on curmudgeonly. For Crosbie, who had recently lost her father at the time of her arrival in Sointula, Pickup seems to have become something of a surrogate fatherfigure. But Memories of Jack Pickup is not a starry-eyed paean from a fan; Crosbie is clearly impressed with Pickup’s medical skills and ability to juggle the myriad responsibilities he faced, while describing exasperation with his views and behaviour on some occasions. She also does not shy away from the 1979-80 inquest into the death of Renee Smith of complications from appendicitis, a
case which resulted in Pickup being allowed to continue to practice medicine while simultaneously curtailing and placing restrictions on his pre-inquest workload and freedom. No story about Pickup’s life would be complete without flying anecdotes, and Crosbie supplies several through the voices of interviewees. She relies on other voices, including those from his lively retirement party in Alert Bay and somewhat more somber memorial service, to round out the tale. For local readers, the book may hold interest in the inclusion of remarks from a number of people who knew Pickup and who still work and/or live in the area. While not a comprehensive story on the life of the Flying Doctor, Crosbie’s book is a colourful and informative snapshot of North Vancouver Island History. Memories of Jack Pickup; Flying Doctor of British Columbia is published by RDM Publications of Courtenay. It is available on the North Island at Port Hardy Museum, as well as at Campbell River Museum and through Crosbie’s website at www.marilyncrosbie.com.
How it works: The entries for the pet contest are pictured on the next four pages and are also on the North Island Gazette’s Facebook page with larger photos. Voting will be through Oct. 25th, whichever 3 photos have the most votes at that time wins. Prizes: The person whose photo receives the most votes by the deadline will get $100 cash as well as a $100 gift certificate to North Island Veterinary Hospital. Second place is a $50 gift certificate to Alex’s Little Critters in Port Hardy, third place is a $25 gift certificate to Robin’s Pet Supplies in Port McNeill. An additional prize of two 9-hole vouchers to Seven Hills Golf Course will be awarded to the Gazette’s pick of the photos. Voting: There are two ways to vote for your favourite pictures. First, the photos are online at the Gazette’s Facebook page, arranged in albums which mirror the next four pages. Simply give a ‘Like’ to whichever photos you like. So, for example, if your favourite was on page 14 in the newspaper you would open the album entitled “page 14” on the Gazette’s Facebook page, find your favourite and like it. What if you see another one you like? Like it too. You can like as many as you want online. Alternatively, if you don’t use Facebook, you can phone in your top three to the Gazette. Each photo has a corresponding number in the paper. If you phone in your vote you MUST give the numbers of your top three picks to a staff member. Staff are not supplied with the pet’s name, owner’s name or the name of the photo submitter— the only information they can use to cast your vote correctly is the photo number. Votes must be given to a staff member, those left on answering machines will NOT be counted. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and the phone number is 250949-6225. Winners: The votes will be tallied up after the deadline of Oct. 25 and the winners will be notified on Oct. 26. The winning pictures will then be displayed in the paper Nov 1. Good luck if you entered!
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Alert Bay offers a magical charm I was a bit hesitant in writing about Alert Bay because it is so well known and visited, and hardly fodder for a surprising story. But there is a reason it is visited. It is different and charming and quite magical. For those of you who haven’t spent at least a day there, you are missing out! A short ferry ride from Port McNeill will take you into an adventure in history and culture that is unique. This community is the oldest on North Island by far. The ‘Namgis First Nations people were here for thousands of years before they were “discovered” by white explorers in 1792. In walking about “The Bay”, as locals call it, you simply cannot escape the historical
A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel significance of nearly everything you look at. There are “ghosts” of the past lingering in every nook and cranny. It’s all quite magical if you just go with the flow and quit looking at your watch; this small island of 1.78 square kilometres can keep you going for days. The 2006 census has the population as being about 600 but today’s evaluation has it over
A silent sentinel stands overlooking a view of the Nimpkish Valley from Alert Bay.
1,200, with a First Nations population of more than half that number. The U’Mista Cultural Centre draws people from all over the world to marvel at this ancient culture and
admire their pride in their heritage. Of course, everyone has to see the tallest totem pole in the world standing next to the Big House where many of the cultural events take place.
Almost everyone that lives in Alert Bay has a great view since the island is really a big hill. In this painting
from the graveyard in town (yes, I had permission) the view is across Broughton Strait with the Nimpkish River Valley in the distance. The mountains in the background are The Karmutzens, the ones you see as you drive along Nimpkish Lake. The west side of the Nimpkish River mouth was the location of the original Namgis settlement for centuries before they relocated to the island. If you live on the eastern side of the island there is a gorgeous view down Broughton Strait and on to Johnstone Strait; a huge television screen with constant traffic. During the past thirty years I
have painted views and scenes of every side of this enchanting island but never quite as many as Chris Nancarrow, a delightful little English artist who lived and painted in The Bay for several years. Chris has long since passed away but the town had the foresight to buy and hang an impressive display in their Museum Information Centre. When you are there, be sure to see them. They are a visual delight! If you just have one day to see The Bay, make sure you save time for a long day. There is a lot to see! Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights. www.henschel.ca
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Open houses light up smiles Gazette staff Port McNeill and Port Hardy’s Volunteer Fire Departments opened their doors to the public last week for their annual open house events. Visitors were treated to rappelling as well as a fire extinguisher demonstration in Port McNeill, while those at Port Hardy’s event saw a simulated vehicle accident, with firefighters using pneumatic jacks and the ‘jaws of life’ to extricate dummies from the scene. Kids got hands on with the hoses and sirens, while
burgers and hotdogs were served up in exchange for a donation to muscular dystrophy. Behind the fun, the events showcased the incredible and selfless work put in by the volunteer fire departments here on the North Island. These men and women give up their time and put their own safety on the line to keep our communities safe. They are always seeking volunteers, so if you think firefighting is something you would be interested in why not get in touch with your local fire house? Clockwise from left: Firefighters work on two cars simultaneously; Alister Pratt takes a turn on the hose under the guidance of firefighter Kurtis Holm while Tyler Smith looks on; Visitors to the Port Hardy open house saw the firefighters simulate a vehicle accident; Brandon Paul-Hilbert and Tyrese Wilson watch the firefighters’ demo from the cab; Dacen Brooks watches after lighting a fire in a tray during a fire extinguisher demonstration last Thursday in Port McNeill; Noah Doyle tries a uniform on for size; Some of the crowd in Port Hardy react to seeing the firefighters take apart a car; Taylor Koel sprays a gasoline fire during an extinguisher demonstration by junior firefighters in Port McNeill; Port McNeill firefighter Jason Ward rappels from a third-floor window. A.O’Toole, J.R.Rardon, Sandy Grenier
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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. October 19 Men’s Hockey Bulls vs. Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. October 21 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees host Campbell River, 11:45 a.m., Port Hardy. Men’s hockey B League: West Coast Rookies at Pioneers, 7 p.m., Port McNeill; Stars vs. Oilers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy. October 24 Cross country Districtwide elementary meet at A.J. Elliott School, Sointula, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Age groups: Tyke (grades 3-4), Pee Wee (grades 5-6); Bantam (grade 7) and Open (over grade 7). Girls and boys divisions. October 26 Men’s hockey A League: Islanders at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. October 27 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development host Cowichan Valley, 2:30 p.m., Port McNeill. Men’s hockey B League: Pioneers at Rookies, 4:45 p.m.; Smokers vs. Stars, 9:15 p.m., both games in Port Hardy. October 28 Men’s hockey A League: Bulls at Mustangs, 5:30 p.m., Port McNeill. B League: Stars vs. Oilers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy. November 2 Men’s hockey A League: Islanders vs. Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. November 2-4 Women’s hockey Port Hardy Wild Women’s tournament, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Finals Sunday.
Midgets cruise to home sweep J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— The North Island Eagles midget hockey team has a range of weapons to call on when it needs an offensive boost. Two of them were enough last weekend in an impressive home sweep that closed out the Vancouver Island Hockey League tiering schedule. Chad Bell erupted for five goals and added two assists in an 8-3 win over the Nanaimo Clippers at Chilton Regional Arena. One day later, it was Ethan Shaw’s turn for a five-goal game as the Eagles broke a scoreless tie against Campbell River with 10 unanswered goals in the final 23 minutes of play. “We were in their end the whole time, but we just weren’t playing with intensity,” midget coach Mike Bell said of his team’s scoreless period and a half Sunday. “We put a certain emphasis on that at halftime. I asked somebody to step up.” Shaw apparently got the message. The Eagles were held off the board for another six minutes by Tyees goalie, but Shaw scored two goals a minuteand-a-half apart and Malcolm Brown added another in the closing moments of the second period for a 3-0 lead. Shaw had his hat trick less than a minute into the third period as the floodgates were opened. Bell and Eric Kennelly each scored a goal and added three assists and George Walkus and Brandon Purdy also scored in the victory, which gave the Eagles a 4-1 record in tiering games, 5-1 overall. The league now breaks to slot teams in divisions, theoretically based on competitive
North Island Eagles midget Zach Swanson slices between a pair of Nanaimo defenders during their game Saturday at Chilton Regional Arena. Below, Chad Bell (27) is congratulated by teammates Riley Browne, Darryl J.R. Rardon Coon and Ethan Shaw after scoring his fifth goal Saturday.
compatibility. Mike Bell said there will be four midget divisions, and hopes the Eagles can slot into Division 2 for regular-season play before returning to Tier 3 for the playoffs. “It’s interesting looking at all the results from the differ-
ent clubs,” said Bell. “We’re sitting right in the middle of Division 2 and Division 3. We’re basically two-and-ahalf.” The Eagles did what they could last weekend to impress the scheduling committee, though they may ultimately be hurt by an
11-2 loss to Saanich’s B team on the opening weekend of tiering games. After Riley Browne opened scoring in the first minute Saturday against Nanaimo, Chad Bell put together a natural hat trick with the next three goals of the period, including
the first of the team’s short-handed tallies. “We have to clean up our 5-on-5 play,” Mike Bell said. “We play better when we’re down, and that’s just wrong.” The Eagles’ Darryl Coon Jr. and Nanaimo’s Brandon Roberge traded goals early in
the second period, but Chad Bell scored twice more to give the midgets an overwhelming 7-1 lead at the midgame ice cleaning. Purdey, one of two bantams playing up as affiliate players from Port McNeill Minor Hockey, scored just after the teams returned to the ice to make it 8-1. Roberge scored a pair of meaningless third-period goals for Nanaimo to close out the scoring. Stevyn Ruel picked up the win in goal for the Eagles, who got three assists from Shaw, two from Coon and one each from Ty Brittain and Thomas Coon. In Sunday’s win over Campbell River, Riley Browne, Robby Heavenor, Darryl Coon, Purdy, Thomas Coon, Coltton Slater and Shaw each had single assists. Alex Howard earned the shutout with a quiet day in goal.
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Marathon man medals again Gazette staff Ken Richardson competed for his school for the first time last weekend. And the race came few weeks after he attended his 50th class reunion. Richardson, a Port McNeill ambulance attendant, finished second in the men’s 65-69 age group for the third straight time Ken Richardson of Port in the annual Victoria McNeill nears the finish Marathon, in a time of line at last week's Victoria 3 hours, 38 minutes and Photo submitted 46 seconds. The time was Marathon.
good enough to qualify him to return to the Boston Marathon, where he has run once before. In Victoria, Richardson wore the gold track-andfield singlet of Vancouver College, a private boys school in Vancouver. It was offered during the reunion for his graduating class of 1962, for the purpose of wearing in the marathon. “I was not involved in competitive sports in high
school, so it was fun to wear school colours at this event,” said Richardson, who did not take up competitive running until he was in his 60s. Richardson’s overall placing was 254th of 925 men entered, with an ageadjusted equivalent finish of 21st overall. Port Hardy’s Steve Holm also competed, placing 96th among men and 12th in the 45-49 age group in a time of 3:13:41.
Claudia Nordin of Port Alice finished in 4:31:14, good for 393rd among women and 39th in the ladies 50-54 age group. Since placing third in his age group in Victoria in 2006, Richardson has run the 26.2-mile marathon three more times, finishing as runner-up each time. “At the 30K mark I was still in the lead in my age group and on track to beat my personal best time of 3:26:12, set in Seattle in
Debut goal highlights peewee loss Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Brady Ranger scored his first rep hockey goal Saturday, touching off a brief celebration with the young, first-year peewee skater at its centre during the North Island Eagles’ tiering game against visiting Cowichan Valley. That stood as the biggest highlight for the hosts in an 11-2 loss to the Capitals, another contest of incremental improvements for a club whose fortunes should soon take a positive turn. The peewees fell to 0-5 in tiering games, which are used to gauge each program’s competitive level and slot them into an appropriate division for league
Cowichan Valley's Hunter Livingston is sent flying after colliding with Tianna Walkus of the North Island Eagles peewees during their game Saturday in Port Hardy. J.R. Rardon
play, which will begin the weekend of Oct. 26-27. The young Eagles, who have only four returning players with any experience at this
level, will likely slot into the lower competitive tier, which should allow them to continue developing against teams in a similar situation and eventu-
ally lead to wins on the scoreboard. Most of the squad is made up of players moving up from the atom level, or into rep hockey for the first time.
Both of those were the case for Ranger when he scored to start the second half Saturday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Cowichan Valley had already run off to a 7-0 lead at the icecleaning break before Ranger gathered a pass from Devin White in the slot and spun to deliver a shot past one defender and under partially screened goalie Matthew Simpson at 11:21 of the second period. Kaisha Laird also scored for the Eagles, with a goal in the closing seconds of the second period. The peewees host Campbell River Sunday at 11:45 a.m. in Port Hardy.
Mustangs edge Warriors, 4-2 Gazette staff PORT HARDY— John Murgatroyd scored the tying and go-ahead goals less than three minutes apart Friday as the Port McNeill Mustangs broke open a tight, defensive game and went on to a 4-2 win over the Port Hardy Warriors in North Island Commercial Hockey League play at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Warriors goalie Cole Morton and Mustangs backstop Aaron Hinton allowed just one goal each through the first of the two, 20-minute periods — and both those goals came in the
final 1:33. The game’s lone scoring flurry continued just one minute into the second period, when Shelby Cockell converted off a Trygg Carlson assist to give the Warriors a 2-1 lead. But it took only 60 more seconds for Murgatroyd to knot the score with a power-play goal, and at 4:52 of the period Murgatroyd scored again for a 3-2 Mustangs advantage. The score held until the Mustangs (2-0-1) tacked on an insurance goal with 2:27 to play. Al Rushton had a goal and an assist for the winners, with Ryan
Rushton and John Prachnau contributing helpers. Mitchell Walker also found the net for the Warriors (1-2), on an unassisted goal late in the first. Bulls, Islanders postponed Friday’s scheduled home opener for the Neucel Islanders was postponed as the ice is not yet in at Port Alice Arena. This Friday’s scheduled game between the Mustangs and Islanders in Port Alice will also be moved to a date yet to be announced. The Port Alice Ice is scheduled to be ready for its
first games the weekend of Nov. 2-4. B League Stars 5, Pioneers 0 The goaltending of Colin Hunko and the speed and youth of the Stars were too much for the visitors from Port McNeill Saturday at Cruickshank Arena. Tanner Beck scored a pair of goals and Hank Olesen had a goal and two assists in the win, the first of a home-and-home series between the Stars and the Pioneers, a team whose core is made up of old-timers. The Pioneers are not a regular member of the Port Hardy Men’s Hockey
League but are included in the schedule with two games against each league member. Carson Porter and Jon Domalain also found the net for the winners, who got two of their five goals in an 11-minute, runningtime third period following the scheduled 40-minute game. Lyle Penner had two assists and Garth Haysey and Steve Clair added helpers. Whalers 6, Oilers 4 The Whalers improved to 3-0 on the season with Sunday’s victory in Port Hardy. The Oilers fell to 0-21.
2008,” he said. “However, I totally ran out of energy after that and my pace fell off by about a minute per kilometre.” Richardson’s time was still good enough to qualify him for the Boston Marathon in each of the next two years. He does not plan to run the race in 2013, but is looking forward to the 2014 event, when he will race for the first time in the men’s 70-74 age division.
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Mascha Bremer settles into the hack for the first time under the guidance of Andy Quant during Broughton Curling Club's annual free curling clinic last week in Port McNeill. Curling begins this week at both Broughton and Fort Rupert Curling Club in Port Hardy. Registration info can be found at each J.R. Rardon club's Facebook page.
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Gazette staff PORT HARDYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hoping to reflect the diversity and multiculturalism in the community and its own ranks, the Port Hardy Minor Hockey Association is calling on artists to help create a new logo for the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uniforms beginning in the 201314 season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has to represent what Port Hardy is,â&#x20AC;? said Michel Therrien, a coach and referee with the association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half of our association right now is First Nations, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to represent that multiculturalism.â&#x20AC;? The current logo adorning the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jerseys is a cartoon depiction of a hawk brandishing a hockey stick. The association will accept submissions through the end of January, which will then be voted on by a committee of PHMHA
members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our plan is to unveil the winner at our AGM,â&#x20AC;? said Graeme
Richards, association president. Logos can be submitted on a standard 8.5 x 11-inch sheet of paper and turned in at the North Island Gazette office during regular hours. The artwork may be handcrafted or computer-generated, and the shape is up to the creator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really open,â&#x20AC;? said Richards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just has to fit on a jersey, but we can scale it larger or smaller depending what we receive.â&#x20AC;? The winning artist will receive one yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
free registration to the association. If the winning logo comes from an artist without a player in the association, the prize could be gifted, Richards said. Return a bottle Port Hardy Minor Hockey has set up an account with the North Island Kinsmen ReturnIt Centre. Bottle and can return funds can be designated to the association at the time of drop-off by requesting it go to the club. Buy a board PHMHA is offering advertising space on the arena boards for $200 for a one-year space rental, Richards said. The signs, each roughly 4x8 feet in size, can be designed and/or painted by The Hobby Nook. For more information call Richards at 250-949-9588.
Dr. Brian Bostrom is now accepting
NEW PATIENTS to his practice of dentistry at the Port McNeill Dental Clinic. Dr. Bostrom,a recent UBC grad, graduated in the top 5% of his class receiving awards in operative dentistry and prosthodontics. He is practicing all aspects of general dentistry and is planning on becoming a permanent resident of the North Island. Please call
250-956-4244 to arrange for a new patient examination
Tickets $25 and are non-refundable Sold at CafĂŠ Guido, For Scrap Sakes, PH Museum, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe and Gail Neely in Port Alice Phone 250-949-7778 for more information. www.niconcert.ca
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Do you want to go snowboarding or skiing? Mount Cain is now hiring ski shop staff and liftees s NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY WE WILL PROVIDE TRAINING s SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE A SEASON S PASS ACCOMMODATIONS AND $10.25/hr plus a bonus for those who work all season s APPLICANTS MUST BE YEARS OR OLDER AND AVAILABLE MOST WEEKENDS s RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HILL IS REQUIRED 0LEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO mtcainapplications@gmail.com by November 5, 2012 4O LEARN MORE ABOUT -OUNT #AIN PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT MOUNTCAIN COM
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Roof-bound racoons A trio of raccoons surprised residents of Cedar Heights Trailer Park with their appearance last weekend. They posed for a few pics but slinked off when they realized that no food was forthcoming. Sandy Grenier
The Port McNeill Figure Skating Club would like to express our sincere thanks to the following people for their help with our woodcut: Rob Shambrook (Western Forest Products) John Murgatroyd (Coast Forest Industries) John Prachnau (Coast Forest Industries) Kevin Polkinghorne and the many, many volunteers as well as the people who purchased wood from us! Without all your help this would not have been such a success!
Ashton Burton & Colin Young welcomed to the world on September 27th, 2012 their daughter
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When leaves have turned red and gold
Autumn time is here once more Our home will be filled with love and laughter Autumn lives in our hearts forever
Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The District of Port Hardy is inviting the public to play a major role in the establishment of its ongoing Zoning Bylaw Review, which ramps into high gear next week with several public sessions with consultants from Urban Systems. The District has offered a 13-question survey online through its website at www. porthardy.ca, seeking input in its first major overhaul of the Zoning Bylaw since its last revision in 2006. Time to participate in the survey is winding down,
but residents have several chances for personal input with the consultants next week. Urban Systems will host a “Coffee Talk” with informal one-onone and group discussions Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 3-5 p.m. at Cafe Guido. On Wednesday, informal one-on-one discussions continue during a drop-in period at District of Port Hardy council chambers from 3-5 p.m. The week wraps up Thursday with a community open house from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in council chambers. Urban Systems con-
sultants will also meet with local stakeholders in an invitation-only event Monday. The goal of the Zoning Bylaw Update is to create a comprehensive set of zoning regulations aligned with the Official Community Plan approved in 2011; to ensure ease of interpretation and use of the Zoning Bylaw; to incorporate modern best practices for land use and zoning; and to address zoning related issues of specific concern to the community. “I’m looking forward to seeing the process completed,” said Gloria Le Gal, the District’s
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Organizers of “In Commemoration of Tom Joseph & Gil Walkus Jr.” greatly appreciate the following businesses who contributed to the 14 team men’s & women’s floor hocky tourney - Oct. 5-7/12 @ Wakas Hall. First Choice Fitness The Clothes Inn Peoples Drug Mart Macandale’s North Star Cycle & Sport The Hobby Nook K&K Electric Seto’s Wok & Grill Scotiabank Overwaitea Foods Coastal Community Credit Union The Source ShopRite Town Taxi Mo’s Restaurant North Island Gazette Dave Landon Motors Ltd Your Dollar Store & More Tru Hardware Rexall Drug Store Monk Office Supply Ltd EJ Klassen Motorcade Also, gratefulness to the fine groups & individuals who sponsored trophies, refereed, time & scorekept, cleaned hall and played for Gil’s Girls, Gil’s Guys & The A** Team & Storm. Tom’s & Gil’s memory live on!
to public readings and final passage. “By next February, or maybe March, we’ll be looking for passage of the finished Bylaw,” Le Gal said. For more information, visit www.porthardy.ca or call the District at 250-949-6665.
We love you lots xoxox Many thanks to everyone who participated in the 3rd annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser at the Port McNeill Flower Shoppe. A total of 57 bras were entered and $735.53 was raised. The giggles and astonished looks the clothesline of wildly creative bras brought to the event was great fun. Thanks also to the following businesses who supported the campaign with their donations. Timberland Sport Centre
Black Bear Resort & Spa
ShopRite/Rona
Subway Restaurant
Northern Lights Restaurant
Bo-Banee’s Restaurant
Peoples Drug Mart
Kirby Floral Supply
PS: Remember to attend and support the Victor’s Secret Fashion Show in Jan. 2013. —Lyn, Lynda & Tiffany The Port McNeill Flower Shopped
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PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1877-379-6652.
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PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/12
ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/12
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/12
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/12
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome” Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/12
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North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909
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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/12
LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125
PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services
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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/12
GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/12
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PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/12
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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-Camp Positions Avail. •Coastal Certified Bull Buckers-Includes vehicle/accommodations •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers •Line Machine Operator •Grapple Yarder Operators •Hooktenders •Chasers •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Driller Blasters •Excavator Operators Fulltime with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Pizza Restaurant in Port McNeill is seeking experienced servers. Please apply in person.
SETO’S WOK & GRILL is looking for a Short Order Cook, Servers and a Dishwasher. Please contact Denny Seto at 250-949-8381.
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
LASOTA CONTRACTING LTD. requires F/T & qualified • Hoe Chuck Operators, (2 positions). • Processor Operator. for the Port McNeill area. Fax resumes to: (250)956-2880 or email: lasota6@telus.net
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Paid Work Experience Available now for youth ages 15-30. The “Skills for Success” program offers a 12-week paid work experience and $500 bonus for successful completion. Skills enhancement training is also offered, as needed. Talk with an NIEFS employment advisor today to find out more. Call 949-5736. The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative
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Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres is a dynamic and expanding General and Life insurance brokerage with 13 locations throughout Vancouver Island. We have been tailoring the insurance needs of our customers for over 100 years on Vancouver Island. VIIC is prepared to offer an excellent team-focused working environment coupled with a competitive salary and benefit package. Position Available: Full time Auto Insurance Sales & Service Representative Location: 1-7053 Market Street, PO Box 520, Port Hardy, B.C. Qualifications: Ideal candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. One year experience in the insurance industry is preferred however applicants who can demonstrate in addition to the skills noted above, they are motivated, disciplined and have the ability to learn quickly, will also be given consideration. Please drop off or send your current resume along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to join our team to: Meagan Cadwallader, Branch Manager 1-7053 Market Street, Port Hardy mcadwallader@viic.ca
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School District No. 85 requires the following: REGULAR positions: School District No. 85 requires the Posting #21, Bus Driver Port Alice Route, $22.56 per hour, 26 hours per week, following: while school is in session. Posting #22, Child and Youth Care Worker I REGULAR positions: Alert Bay Elem., $23.93 per hour, 5 hours per week, while school is in Driver session. Posting #21, Bus Posting #23, Special Education Assistant Port Alice Route, $22.56 per hour, 26 hoursIper week, Woss Lake Elem., $23.93 per hour, 7 hours per week, while school school is is in in session. session. while Posting #24, Noon Hour Supervisor
Posting #22,Elem, Child$19.16 and Youth Care5Worker I week, Cheslakees per hour, hours per while school is in session. Alert Bay Elem., $23.93 per hour, 5 hours per week, TEMPORARY position: while school in session. Posting #26,is Child and Youth Care Worker I Eagle View Elem., $23.93 per hour, 25 hours per week, to#23, Oct.Special 14, 2013 or until the return ofI the Posting Education Assistant incumbent. Woss Lake Elem., $23.93 per hour, 7 hours per week, Further information regarding Position Duties and Qualifications be found on our website at: www. while school is can in session. sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities”.
Please complete a CUPE Posting #24, Noon Hour Application Supervisor Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate Cheslakees Elem, $19.16 per hour, 5 hours per week, posting number. while school in applications session. Closing dateisfor is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
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Emcon Services Inc., Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season, preferably with experience operating snowplows and sanding trucks. Operators are needed for Denman and Hornby Islands, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Cortes and Quadra islands, Gold River, Sayward, Woss, Tahsis and Port Hardy. Qualifications include: • Valid BC Driver’s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). • Proven highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and • Operating a variety of transmissions • Pre-employment drug screening Qualified applicants are invited to submit résumés, along with photocopy of driver’s licence, an up-todate driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc., 3190 Royston Road PO Box 1300, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 FAX: (250) 336-8892 Email: island@emconservices.ca *Please specify the area that you would be able to work*
TEMPORARY SD85 thanks all position: applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. These Posting #26, Child andpositions. Youth Care Worker I are CUPE Local 2045 ApplyView to: Elem., $23.93 per hour, 25 hours per Eagle Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer week, to Oct. 14,School 2013 or until the return District No. 85, of the incumbent.Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 TRADES, TECHNICALregarding Position TRADES, TECHNICAL Further information Duties and Qualifications can be found on our website at: www. sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities”.
Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number. Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
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WE BUY HOUSES PORT HARDY 2400 sq ft house has been totally revamped, all new wiring, heating, plumbing & all new appliances. Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Ample room for RV’s, boats - has lots of potential. $255,000. Call 250-230-7540. PORT HARDY Woodgrove Gardens; 2 bdrms, fully furnished with brand new furniture, laundry, dishwasher, fridge & stove. Laminate flooring, new paint, new kitchen & new blinds. Close to all amenities. Asking $46,000 furnished, $40,000 unfurnished. Call Jason @ 250-949-1125. PORT MCNEILL - Must Sell! Renovation in progress. 2100 sq.ft. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, new laundry room w/ washer & dryer. New perimeter drains, roof in great shape. All new windows & exterior doors. large sunny backyard & great view. Tons of potential. $160,000 or make us a reasonable offer. Call 250956-3816 or 250-956-2135.
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PORT MCNEILL-Ocean view 3 bdr, 5 appl, 1.5 bath. All laminate flooring upstairs, hot tub, pool table, wrap around deck with large workshop underneath. $139,000. Call 250956-3417 or 250-902-8182.
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OCEANVIEW COTTAGES for rent in Port Hardy 24’ 2005 Mallard. Port Hardy area. Nice layout with lots of great features. $10,000 OBO. Call 250-902-0878.
Includes satellite TV, internet, jacuzzi bath, No pets. (250)949-7939 www.bearcovecottages.ca
Phone Rick 250-956-4555
FOR RENT or For Sale: 4 bdrm, 2 baths, ocean view, on Market St. Avail Nov. 12. 250713-7305.
or call 250-949-6686
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
HOMES FOR RENT
PORT HARDY 3 BDR rancher in Beaver Harbour. Quiet couple or family. N/S, solid ref. $1100/mth. 6 mth lease. 250230-3825.
2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.
PORT HARDY 9105 Copper Dr. 3 bdrms, one bathroom detached split level home for rent. Quiet neighbourhood close to hospital, schools, parks and downtown area. Propane heating. Asking $300/wk plus utilities. N/S, N/P please. Call 250-949-8637.
1996 JIMMY 4x4 New battery & brakes. Runs well. Located in Port Hardy. $2500 obo. Call Bev 250-949-9458.
MARINE
ROOMS FOR RENT ROOMMATE WANTED in Port Hardy. Oceanfront. $450/mth. Pets welcome. 250230-6582.
TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, recent reno’d, 2bdrm $675. (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw.ca
Callista Stuckless, Shae-Lynn Pazarena and Luca Stuckless enjoyed the open house at Port McNeill Fire Station. J.R. Rardon
1990 PLYMOUTH Voyageur. Lots of recent repairs, new brakes, rad, fuel pump, exhaust. Good running order. $700 OBO. Carol 250-902-0887.
Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:
Full-time position. Closing Date: Oct. 24
Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.
of the week.
CARS
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS Port McNeill 3 bdr. older trailer. Fully furnished with housekeeping. 1-2 bdr cottage also avail. For more info call 250-902-9346.
PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS
PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Avail first week Nov. 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltownhouses.yolasite.com
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
COTTAGES
PORT HARDY Airport Rd 2 bdrms, quiet. NS/NP Refs. $525.Avail now.250-949-6319.
PORT HARDY, various units including Apartments and Townhouses. Call Roy Carlton at 1-866-314-8615. Coldwell Banker, Island Coastal.
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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
PORT HARDY Waterfront bachelor suite. Furnished and fully equipped kitchen and bath. All utilities included. Flat screen TV with sat TV. Ref. re. N/P, N/S. $1000/mth. 250-949-9723.
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Good for business, good for the planet We’re making it easier for small businesses to upgrade natural gas boilers, water heaters and commercial cooking equipment. Just choose high-efficiency models and you may qualify for rebates from FortisBC. A rebate and ongoing energy savings? Now that’s good for business. To learn more visit fortisbc.com/businessoffers.
“Choosing a high-efficiency water heater lessened our impact on the environment, and we got a $4,500 rebate from FortisBC’s Efficient Commercial Water Heater Program.”
Need a gas contractor? Search our directory of licensed BC Safety Authority gas contractors at fortisbc.com/findacontractor.
Ryan Martin, General Manager, Hume Hotel, Nelson FortisBC Energy Inc., FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) Inc. and FortisBC Energy (Whistler) Inc. do business as FortisBC. The companies are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Fortis Inc. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-300 10/2012)
NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */â&#x20AC; Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab (Light Duty), 2012 Cruze LS (R7A), equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Limited quantities of 2012 models available - Dealer trade may be required. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. â&#x20AC; 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit/TD Auto Financing for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offers are unconditionally interest-free. X$11,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Silverado Light Duty Crew Cab (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other credits available on most models. â&#x2014;&#x160;To qualify for GMCLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 3 months (2) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2012 or 2013 MY Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Chevrolet Avalanche delivered between October 2, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Incentive ranges from $1500 to $3,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice. â&#x20AC; *Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Comparison based on latest competitive data available at time of printing. 5The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ÂĽBased on retail registrations in the 12 months following launch. ÂĽÂĽCruze LS equipped with 6-speed manual transmission. Based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Fuel Consumption Ratings for the Compact Car class. Excludes hybrid and diesel models. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. GMC.GM.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Sierra Light Duty Crew Cab, Terrain SLE-1, based on a purchase price of $26,295, equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Financing Services/Ally Credit. 2.99% financing offered on new or demonstrator Terrain SLE-1 models for 84 months. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 2.99% APR, the monthly payment is $132 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,088, total obligation is $11,088. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ^* For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ^5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. Conditions and limitations apply. Based on most recent published competitive data available for WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segmentation. See dealer for details. ÂĽÂĽ 2012 GMC Terrain FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTECÂŽ I-4 engine. Comparison based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide and Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Middle Cross/Utility Segment. Excludes other GM models. *â&#x20AC; Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. X$11,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2012 Sierra Light Duty Crew Cab/Terrain for retail customers only and are tax exclusive. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GMC dealer for details. â&#x20AC; *To qualify for GMCLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 3 months (2) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2012 or 2013 MY Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Chevrolet Avalanche delivered between October 2, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Incentive ranges from $1500 to $3,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice.
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Ar tist Mehran â&#x20AC;&#x153;Razâ&#x20AC;? Razmpoosh gives his Group of One salute in front of his mural at Captain Hardyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant last week in Port Hardy. An official unveiling of the mural, a project for the District of Port Hardy and a volunteer groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effort to beautify the town, will be held Monday. J.R. Rardon
Artist unveils mural
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